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The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals from Master Contractors under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) Master Contract 060B2490021 for PingDS Directory Server with Proxy identity and access management licenses, with proposals due October 7, 2026 and questions due July 6, 2026. Eligibility is strictly limited to vendors currently awarded under the COTS 2012 Master Contract; Master Contractors may submit a Letter of Authorization with their bid.

The scope is a subscription-based identity and access management platform for customer identities, including 1,650,000 PingDS Directory Server with Proxy licenses with unlimited production and non-production servers, a Select Customer Care Package support service, and all required licensing agreements, terms, conditions, and acceptable use policies. The service term runs July 28, 2026 through July 27, 2027. Place of performance is 849 International Drive, Linthicum Heights, Maryland 20190.

A small business preference applies: eligible small businesses may exceed the most favorable responsive bid by up to 5% (7% for veteran-owned small businesses and 8% for disabled-veteran-owned small businesses). Master Contractors must be authorized resellers of the manufacturer and must provide estimated ship dates and manufacturer's suggested retail prices. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date.

Award will be based on price and evaluation factors, with the agency recommending the most advantageous offer from a responsive and responsible Master Contractor. Invoices should be submitted to mdb.fiscal@maryland.gov with the purchase order attached. Bidders must execute certifications regarding investments in Iran, lobbying compliance, and federal-funds compliance as applicable. The procurement point of contact is Alexis Davis at mdthink.procurement@maryland.gov or 667-203-0600.